Tällenmoos, Escholzmatt

Raised bog3 haObject number 410

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tällenmoos (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Tällenmoos.

Location and surroundings

Tällenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Escholzmatt in the canton of LU. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 410. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tällenmoos?

Tällenmoos lies near Escholzmatt in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9357, 7.9639.

How large is Tällenmoos?

The site covers 3 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Tällenmoos protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Tällenmoos in?

Tällenmoos lies near Schüpfheim (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Schüpfheim.

Which protected sites are near Tällenmoos?

The closest are Tällenmoos Eschholzmatt (0 km), UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch (5 km) and Farneren (5 km).